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Bis Phenol A (BPA) and the EPA .. risks!
The EPA has started investigating Bis Phenol A (BPA), a raw material for making Polycorbonate, a plastic that is used to make CDs and Baby bottles..
BPA also has wide application in the Chemical Sector in the manufacture of Epoxy Resins used for Coatings and Adhesives.
The issue with BPA is that the molecule interferes with the endocrine system. for example, estrogen. Such interferences have been known to cause female symptons .. growing breasts in males or early puberty in females. Cancer is another disease being investigated. Studies in fish & rats have shown this link and the EPA will investigate the effects on humans.
BPA also has wide application in the Chemical Sector in the manufacture of Epoxy Resins used for Coatings and Adhesives.
The issue with BPA is that the molecule interferes with the endocrine system. for example, estrogen. Such interferences have been known to cause female symptons .. growing breasts in males or early puberty in females. Cancer is another disease being investigated. Studies in fish & rats have shown this link and the EPA will investigate the effects on humans.
While the EPA will not say that EPA is harmful to humans, by putting it on a watch list, it will soon become a target for liability- large MNC chemical companies are involved!
Key producers of BPA are:
So there is a lot left in this fight.
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